Shiny 1963 Penny With A Silver Look

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BFaxon New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 10/26/2021 5:49 pm I have had this 1963 penny for years. The photo makes it look more copper but it is definitely has more of a silver look to it. Does anyone know what it could be? Report this Post to the Staff

halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1484 Posts	Posted 10/26/2021 6:06 pm Hard to tell from the photos, but it almost has the appearance of having been plated by an amateur in the distant past. I'm looking especially at the IGWT area, which has different coloration. What does the reverse look like? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/26/2021 6:08 pm An old plating that is wearing off is a good guess. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 10/26/2021 6:09 pm @bfa, first welcome to CCF. Second, I agree with @half that this cent likely was plated after it left the mint. Depending on what metal was used, this coin may now be weakly attracted to a magnet. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19126 Posts	Posted 10/26/2021 6:20 pm Wonder what the reverse looks like? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/26/2021 6:34 pm I found one in the original cello that had toned the color like you coin. It is were a proof, it was in the cello for many years, that maybe what happened to your coin as well: Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 10/26/2021 6:49 pm OP's coin may have had a thin mercury rubbing over it many years ago. Over a long time it slowly reverts to original, but never completely so. Report this Post to the Staff
kenwright396 Pillar of the Community United States 1173 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 08:08 am to the Community. As others have said, probably has been plated in the past. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 10/27/2021 10:54 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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